Pigeons and Other Pest Birds
Pigeons are considered by much of the population and pest birds as of now, however, at present, the bird plague more dangerous to humans. They are found both in cities and rural areas. In cities, pigeons congregate in masses that can reach several hundred individuals. They fly in groups and lie together. They usually have a preference for large buildings to land, although in some cases, small groups dwell on individual houses. They use the bridges, buildings, statues, etc.. as roosting areas, resting and nesting. In rural areas live in the backyards of farms, stables, barns, towers, etc.. In general, pigeons are animals that tend to feed, nest and rest in the same places routinely at sites located in upland areas and protected. Normally feed on garbage and food scraps, which are at your fingertips. An adult pigeon consumes about half a kilo of food a week. To facilitate digestion ingested with food grains of sand or gravel to help grind food. Pigeons build nests any material advantage from his own excrement, sticks, paper clips, wire or even other skeletons of dead pigeons. They have a great dependence on water. In fact an adult pigeon can survive without breaking down for several days without solid food, but they need water every day. The young are fed by a kind of white substance regurgitated by their parents. After 4 to 6 weeks the young leave the nest. Mating can occur any time of year, but in spring and autumn are reproduced with special intensity. In town, to find good nesting, breed steadily throughout the year. In the wild live to 15 years or more. However in urban areas rarely exceed 5 years. They are birds that tend to move routine, breed and feed always around the same areas. These birds are now a pest in Argentina and some countries in the world. In pigeon bird control methods there are many diferent kinds of products and solution in controlling pigeon pest.